Honor of Kings\' esports kicks up a notch with Nova crowned winners and new team from OG

If there's any genre that could claim the title of King of Esports, it's undoubtedly the MOBA. From its beginnings as a mod for Warcraft, this blend of real-time strategy and hack 'n slash action has evolved through countless versions. While League of Legends currently holds the crown, Tencent's Honor of Kings is emerging as a formidable challenger.

Today's esports news brings us not one, but two significant updates. Firstly, Nova Esports has been crowned champion of the Honor of Kings Invitational Season 3, taking home the gold. This victory not only boosts the team's prestige but also underscores the rising prominence of Honor of Kings in the esports arena. Secondly, OG Esports, a well-known force in the MOBA scene, has announced the formation of their own Honor of Kings (HoK) team, signaling their intent to compete in future HoK tournaments.

These developments are significant wins for both the teams and Honor of Kings itself. One of the key challenges in building a world-class esports scene is attracting top-tier talent, and Tencent's MOBA has managed to do so effortlessly.

Above and beyondIt's easy to see why this is happening. Honor of Kings boasts a dedicated fanbase in China that rivals that of League of Legends and surpasses many others. Esports serves as the icing on the cake, offering these fans a new way to engage with their favorite MOBA.

The big question now is whether Honor of Kings can match League of Legends in terms of pop culture impact. While it did feature in the recent Amazon anthology Secret Level, Honor of Kings has yet to achieve a narrative milestone akin to Arcane.

Could this change? It's uncertain, but what's evident is that in the realm of esports, Honor of Kings is now the arena where the elite compete.